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CACC 233 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Barnkvist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Mondragon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mondragon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnkvist's guard! Nice work there by Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnkvist has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon is pushing down on Barnkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Mondragon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mondragon has worked his arm free - good work by Mondragon!
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon stops Barnkvist from passing to mount.
Mondragon tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (6) Mondragon
Barnkvist is trying to work for a sweep but Mondragon has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (9) vs (8) Mondragon
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to control but Barnkvist wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mondragon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (9) vs (11) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Barnkvist's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnkvist is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon controls the action.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Well, with Mondragon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnkvist is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnkvist trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnkvist doesn't escape.
Mondragon wants to control the position but Barnkvist frees himself and scrambles - Mondragon manages to regain control in side control.
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Barnkvist is being controlled here.
Barnkvist is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Barnkvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist manages to get back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 9.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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